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John Lewis Partnership and The Open University to support more care-experienced young people into higher education
Applications are now open for people aged 30 and under with experience of being in care to study an undergraduate qualification at the OU for free. The Care Experienced Scholarship, designed in collaboration with The John Lewis Partnership as part of the Building Happier Futures initiative, has provided the opportunity to access free, flexible higher education to […]
MK College and Open University offer new groundbreaking degree courses
For the first time, Milton Keynes College Group is now offering full degree courses, thanks to a groundbreaking new partnership with the city’s The Open University (OU). Following a rigorous validation process, the College Group will now teach a range of degrees, giving students the confidence that the quality of the education being provided is […]
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The Open University welcomes once-in-a-generation reforms to open up lifelong learning
The Open University has welcomed today’s Department for Education announcement confirming the first universities and colleges, including the OU, approved to offer new flexible modular provision through the Lifelong Learning Entitlement. The reforms will allow eligible adults in England to access student finance in more flexible ways, supporting shorter courses and modules as well as traditional full qualifications. […]
Police force project with The Open University studies drivers’ cognitive overload
Devon & Cornwall Police has received funding from The Road Safety Trust to support an important new research project, working with The Open University to improve driver safety. The partnership will help lead an 18-month national research programme focused on the mental demands of driving under complex or demanding conditions – situations frequently faced by […]
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New Centre launches to amplify voices and histories of people with learning disabilities
The Open University has launched the Centre for Society, History and Learning Disabilities (SHLD). The new Centre builds on the University’s long‑standing commitment to inclusive research and social justice alongside people with learning disabilities. SHLD grows out of more than 30 years of work by the Social History of Learning Disability Group and brings together […]
Life-changing OU scholarships for disabled military veterans go live
Applications are now open for anyone injured or disabled in or as a result of military service, who could benefit from the truly life-changing opportunity to study for free at The Open University. The Disabled Veterans’ Scholarship Fund (DVSF), which is supported by generous donations from OU alumni, businesses and supporters of the University, has […]
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Zebra Trust give £1.2m gift to strengthen teacher education in Kenya and Zambia
The Open University has received a £1.2 million gift from The Zebra Trust for a major new initiative to enhance pre-service teacher education in Kenya and Zambia, helping thousands of new teachers enter classrooms better prepared to support children’s learning. The four-and-a-half-year programme will be led by Dr Jennifer Agbaire, Prof Tom Power and Olivier […]
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New OU and Microsoft hub offers free learning in AI skills for all
A one-stop-shop for AI knowledge and expertise is launched by The Open University (OU) and Microsoft to help educate, transform and inspire the workplace. Aimed at all levels of interest and aptitude the AI Hub, hosted on the OU’s popular OpenLearn site, is set to become the go-to place for everything AI related. Visitors can […]
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The Open Futures Fund: rewriting futures through life-changing OU scholarships
Applications are now open for people from traditionally underserved backgrounds who could benefit from the truly life-changing opportunity to study for free at The Open University. Through the Open Futures Fund, a bespoke scholarships programme supporting people from five distinct groups – disabled military veterans, unpaid carers, lower-income Black students, those seeking sanctuary in the […]
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Open University to lead up to £20 million innovation boost across central area of Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor
The Open University will lead in driving a new wave of innovation across the central area of the Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor, including Milton Keynes, Bedford and neighbouring high‑growth districts, backed by up to £20 million of UK Government funding. The investment, confirmed today (2 April) by Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall, comes from the […]
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